Workshops

QUILT North frequently sponsors workshops, which may be taught by visiting speakers, members of other guilds, or members of our own guild. Let us know if you need help setting up and/or getting comfortable when our workshops are Zoom; members are ready to help you.

Workshop Refund Policy

Full refund:

–  if Quilt North or the instructor cancels the workshop

– if the student cancels with more than thirty days prior to the workshop  

– if the student cancels and there is a waitlist for the workshop

Partial refund:

–  of half the workshop fee if there is not a waitlist and the student cancels between 8 to 30 days prior to the workshop.

No refund:

–  if there is not a waitlist and the student cancels with less than one week prior to the workshop.

2023 – 2024 Workshops

September 11, 2023 is our first meeting of the year at Shen United Methodist Church – doors open 6:30 PM. Ginny Schram of the Schoharie County Quilt Barn Trail Association will lecture on the history behind the quilt barn trails.
Unfortunately, we have run into a snag with the plan to paint our own Quilt Barn signs – the boards are unavailable – but the Programs committee and friends are not giving up. We will let you know as soon as possible and may mix the schedule up a bit.

October 3 – Pictorial Hand Applique

On October 3, 2023, David Taylor will teach a workshop on Pictorial Hand Applique that will be held at the Elks Lodge, 695 MacElroy Road, Ballston Lake, NY. From 9 AM to 4PM (with a lunch break). Workshop will be $60.00 for members and $65.00 for non-members. Kits will be $30.00, payment at the workshop. To register for this workshop: Click Here

October 21 – Stack ‘N Whack

Paula Dunn will lead us in making “The LeMoyne Star” using the Stack ‘N Whack method. A supply list will be given prior to the workshop. To register for this workshop: Click Here

November 7 – Divide and Design, Get it Done! Workshop

Lisa Calle returns! To register for this workshop: Click Here

Do you feel overwhelmed when gazing upon a quilt feeling anxious that something creative and beautiful is beyond your scope? Have you observed pieces designed by quilters and thought “where do they come up with such originality?”

You are not alone, and the cure for such reluctance is just a class away. With Lisa’s 3 step process you will approach the idea of quilting in a completely new way. Over the course of this class you will divide large areas of your quilt into manageable small spaces, gaining the confidence and skill needed to produce a design that will make your quilt top sing and have you smiling with pride! You will soon discover that anyone can transform the everyday quilt into a masterpiece, and moreover turn those special quilts into treasured heirlooms. So don’t let Quilter’s Agoraphobia keep you from doing what you love; let Lisa’s class provide the freedom needed to bring out the quilter in you!

The Workshop will be on November7 at the Elks Lodge, 695 Mac Elroy Road, Ballston Lake, NY.  From 9:30 AM to 4PM (with a lunch break). 

Workshop will be $65.00 for members and $70.00 for non-members. 

No kit required. 

November 11 2023 – Patriotic Quilt Sew Day

To be held at Adirondack Quilt Shop, 22 Fifth Street, So. Glens Falls, NY 10am -3pm

Please sign up for the Sew Along at the October meeting or November meeting.  It’s going to be a fun day of sewing.  It will be held in the new classroom at the Adirondack Quilt shop and they have a design wall we can use!  If you are coming, please read your pattern before the sew along. You can do either pattern:  Kimberly PDF pattern from  gequiltdesigns.com or All My Stars from patsloan.com    See supply list at end of this newsletter for more information.

If you can’t make it, then can you help by bringing to our October or November meeting, 10” Squares of good quality 100% cotton fabric in any shade of red, white, blue and gold in any prints, solids or plaids?  I am counting on you to help!  I do hope you can join us for this day.

As always, I am asking for Lap Size quilts (measuring 56” X 60” approximately) using cotton fabrics.  You can quilt it yourself or if you bring a top, please add binding and maybe a back. 

All Patriotic Quilts go to the McKenna Room at the Albany Airport for any Military men and women.

January 13 2024- Tea at Five

TEA AT FIVE workshop To register for this ZOOM only workshop: Click Here

Do you love color in your quilts? Would you like to know my tips and tricks to make funny quilts like this teapot and teacups? This is the class for you. We will make a small quilt with no piecing or applique. Just machine quilt and color it. By the end of the class, you will leave with your quilt almost ready for binding. Cristina Bono will present this workshop via ZOOM only on Saturday, January 6 – 9am-3:30pm

February 5 – Comfort Quilt Day Workshop at Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library

March 9 – Champagne & Pearls

Krista Moser Saturday, March 9 – 11am-5:30pm ZOOM only

To register for this ZOOM only workshop: Click Here

Looking for a great quilt to learn new skills? Something that looks complicated but is so easy you won’t believe it! This quilt has the beauty of tradition, but could be changed up with holiday colors or maybe even patriotic! It’s a star with a hidden gem in the background detail. You will learn some fool proof piecing techniques you’ll be sure to use on any future quilting project.

April 9 – Linda Warren

All levels of quilters with basic machine piecing skills can make this stunning illusion of overlapping squares and circles. The curved units that create the “moons” are made with The Learning Curve ruler.  In this workshop, you will learn how to use The Learning Curve, learn how to sew curves with free-form curved piecing, and get help planning your quilt layout. We will use the design wall to discover how different fabric combinations create different visual effects. You will learn how to make an optional curvy pieced border.  Quilt size: no border 44” x 44”, with plain border 48” x 48”, with curvy border 52” x 52”Level: Advanced Beginner with basic machine piecing skills.
Required: The Learning Curve, Over the Moon pattern.

Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Elks Lodge, 695 Mac Elroy Road, Ballston Lake, NY.
9:00 AM to 3:30PM (with a lunch break)
Workshop: $65.00 for members and $70.00 for guests

May 7 – David Sirota

David calls his version of the NY Beauty a NH Beauty since he’s from New Hampshire. This is a paper piecing workshop.   David calls his version of the NY Beauty a NH Beauty since he is from New Hampshire!

9:00 am to 4:00 pm with lunch break at the Clifton Park Elks

Members $45 / Non-Members $50 

QUILT NORTH COVID POLICY

Quilt North’s COVID Policy is based on current recommendations by public health authorities, and policies of places where Quilt North activities are held

Please do not attend a Quilt North event if within the previous 5 days you have been diagnosed with COVID, had direct contact with an individual diagnosed with or suspected to have COVID, or are displaying symptoms commonly associated with COVID.  If you had COVID, please wear a mask through day 10.

Safety guidelines will be updated as necessary. Version 3.0 (09.19.2022)